CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Thor Equities, LLC (Q1 2019)

Original title: JOHN J GEORGE for THOR EQUITIES, LLC @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2019-01-01)

January 1, 2019

lobbying real estate development zoning Chicago

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate developer to influence city planning decisions regarding property tax incentives in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Thor Equities, LLC

The firm is seeking specific government actions related to property tax classifications for their holdings.

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the administration of Class L property incentives.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

John J. George represented Thor Equities, LLC in discussions with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development regarding '' property issues during the first quarter of 2019.

Key Facts

Lobbyist John J. George represented Thor Equities, LLC.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific subject of the lobbying was 'Class L' issues.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class L property issue?

In Chicago, is a property tax incentive classification designed to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of landmark commercial buildings.

What does it mean when a lobbyist seeks 'both administrative and legislative' action?

It means the lobbyist is attempting to influence both the day-to-day regulatory decisions made by city staff (administrative) and the creation or amendment of city ordinances (legislative).

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate developer to influence city planning decisions regarding property tax incentives in Chicago.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN J GEORGE

on behalf of THOR EQUITIES, LLC

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Landmark Incentives

The lobbying activity is specifically tied to Class L incentives, suggesting the client's interest in landmark-designated commercial real estate development.

Thor Equities, LLC